PHLEGMS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word phlegms. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word phlegms. (close relations)

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phlegm phlegmatic


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	sputum				nounn
	noun • expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
	expectoration				nounn
	noun • the process of coughing up and spitting out • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
	mucus				nounn
	noun • protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
	saliva				nounn
	noun • a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
	spit				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea • a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches • a skewer for holding meat over a fire • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • utter with anger or contempt • rain gently • drive a skewer through
	mucous secretion				nounn
	noun • protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
	emotionlessness				nounn
	noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • absence of emotion
	flatness				nounn
	noun • the property of having two dimensions • a want of animation or brilliance • a deficiency in flavor • the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
	impassiveness				nounn
	noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
	impassivity				nounn
	noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
	indifference				nounn
	noun • unbiased impartial unconcern • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally • the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
	languor				nounn
	noun • a relaxed comfortable feeling • oppressively still air • a feeling of lack of interest or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
	lethargy				nounn
	noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
	sluggishness				nounn
	noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • the pace of things that move relatively slowly • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
	stolidity				nounn
	noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • an indifference to pleasure or pain
	unemotionality				nounn
	noun • apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions • absence of emotion

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